Most types of outdoor footwear exhibit poor performance in wet, slippery conditions; in 2000, a group of outdoor enthusiasts from Sweden set out to change that. They founded Icebug and began to develop footwear that performs incredibly well in conditions that make most shoes run for home. Using patented technology, such as retractable spikes and state-of-the-art waterproof materials, Icebug shoes and boots are perfect for winter runners, hikers and anyone else who likes to stay on their feet when the ground gets slippery.